BEFORE THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS:
Fernandez is another product of Tilton Academy, where he played hockey for one year... He scored 33 points (9 g, 24 a) while at Tilton... Was named a Lakes Region All-Star, was selected to the NEPSCAC All-New England Team and was named East Boston Hockey Athlete of the Year... Also was named HNIB D2 Defensive Player of the Year... Before playing at Tilton, Fernandez starred at Matignon High School, where he scored 32 points (11 g, 21 a) and was named a Catholic Central All-Star in 2001... Won the Matignon Coaches Award as a senior.

THE FERNANDO FERNANDEZ PERSONAL FILE:
Fernando Fernandez, Jr.... Son of Mary Lou McDonough and Fernando Fernandez... Born April 23, 1983, in Boston... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Science... Person he most admires is sister, Nicole.